The mate cup is made from a hollowed out gourd, and therefore each cup will vary slightly in size and shape. The average dimensions of this mate cup are:

Diameter at the widest point – 8.5cm
Height – 9cm
Volume – 250ml

Bombilla length 19cm

To extend the life of your gourd and improve the taste of your brew, it is important to cure the gourd before use. Instructions will be provided with your order for how to cure your gourd before use

Ingredients: 100% Yerba Mate

Brewing Your Yerba Mate

The tradition of drinking yerba mate is such an important part of the South American culture, specifically in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, although it is also enjoyed in other South American countries. Typically, it is drunk from a natural gourd (a hollowed out fruit) used as a cup, and then sipped through a metal straw known as a bombilla that has a filtered end to separate the infusion from the yerba leaves.

With any purchase of loose leaf yerba, full photo instructions will be provided on how to brew the perfect yerba mate. If you get it right, your yerba will always taste great, and last twice as long. Practice makes perfect!